Abiy accuses Ethiopian rights body of foreign influence

The EHRC is set to release its annual report and its head, Daniel Bekele, nears the end of his term.

Rwandan president blames ‘outsiders’ for hindering progress

‘They are just words on the internet, or statements somewhere from different high offices, with no power over us at all’

Botswana urges faster progress on Trans-Kalahari Railway

Botswana’s President Mokgweetsi Eric Masisi, in meeting with his Namibian counterpart Nangolo Mbumba emphasizes need for immediate action to address any project constraints

Ghanaian chef accused of faking Guinness World records attempt

Smith claimed to have cooked continuously for 802 hours and 25 minutes, surpassing a month-long mark

Kenya’s Ruto spoke with IMF chief following tax hike rollback

The tax hikes, integral to policy reforms under Kenya’s IMF lending program worth $3.6 billion, were withdrawn last week

Tunisia arrests opposition leader Lotfi Mraihi

Lotfi Mraihi who declared intention to run in upcoming presidential elections, was arrested over suspicion of money laundering

Exploring Africa’s diverse road terrains: From deserts to rainforests

Africa’s roadways offer some of the most diverse and breathtaking driving experiences in the world

ICJ permits 7 states to intervene in Gambia’s genocide case

Court’s order unanimously accepts interventions, allowing states to contribute to proceedings with their perspectives on interpretation of Genocide Convention’s provisions

Body of irregular migrant found off coast of northwest Libya

The body of an irregular migrant was found Wednesday off the coast of the city of Surman in northwest Libya. The Libyan Red Crescent Society’s Surman branch said in a statement that the body was discovered on the city’s shoreline in collaboration with Surman’s security forces. No information has been shared on the identity or nationality of the migrant. In the neighboring city of Sabratha, Red Crescent teams also recovered the bodies of 10 migrants from waters off the coast between May 12 to18. Libya is viewed as a departure point for irregular migrants attempting to reach Europe via illegal routes across the Mediterranean.

Egypt swears in new Cabinet amid mounting economic challenges

Egypt’s new Cabinet was sworn in in Cairo on Wednesday as the country faced an ailing economy and raging conflicts in neighbouring nations.

Kenyan police patrol Haitian capital

The streets of Port-au-Prince were patrolled by Kenyan police officers on Wednesday, equipped with body armour and automatic weapons.

DR Congo sentences 25 soldiers to death for fleeing rebels

In the Democratic Republic of Congo, 25 soldiers were sentenced to death following a one-day trial for allegedly deserting their posts during clashes with M23 rebels.

Ex-world champion Jacques Freitag found dead in South Africa

South African high jump legend Jacques Freitag has been found dead. The cause of death is reported to be gunshot wounds.

House fire in Guinea kills 10, including pregnant woman

A house fire in Conakry, Guinea, killed 10 people, including a pregnant woman, with a short circuit suspected as the cause.

Over 20 civilians killed by militants in central Mali attack

The attack, which targeted a village in the Dogon country, raises concerns about ongoing violence in the Sahel region.

Kenyan president orders review of MPs’ pay rise amid outcry

Citizens questioned the rationale behind raising politicians’ salaries, including those of governors, during a financial crisis

S Africa’s new cabinet inaugurated under government of national unity

Political analyst Andre Duvenhage says ‘Cabinet is far too big compared to other countries,’ but it accommodates ‘different people for stability’

Chad Rangers protect elephants despite limited resources

Rangers in Chad’s Zah Soo National Park successfully protect elephants despite limited resources, while facing challenges in balancing wildlife conservation with local needs.

Israel’s minister calls for reoccupation of Egypt’s Sinai peninsula

Israeli minister Amichai Eliyahu supports the expansion of Israeli sovereignty to include the Sinai peninsula, southern Lebanon, and Jordan, sparking tension with Egypt.

Ethiopia targets medics, patients in Amhara war crimes — HRW

Amidst Ethiopia’s ongoing conflict, Human Rights Watch unveils war crimes in Amhara.

African traditional clothing reflects rich cultural legacy

Africa’s vibrant and diverse cultures are vividly reflected in its traditional clothing

Tunisia to hold presidential election on October 6

Tunisia is set to conduct a presidential election on October 6, as confirmed by President Kais Saied’s office on Tuesday.

Nigeria: A student invents sensor glasses for the visually impaired

The groundbreaking invention is the first of its kind in Nigeria

Colorado man gets 60 years for killing Senegalese family of 5

A man from Colorado received a 60-year prison sentence on Tuesday for starting a house fire that killed five members of an extended Senegalese family.

Leaking gold mine pipe poisons hundreds in Ivory Coast

A leak from a gold mine in Ivory Coast contaminated a river, causing illness in hundreds of villagers who drank the water.

Unidentified gunmen kill Malian militia leader linked to ISIS killing

The killing follows the leader’s involvement in slaying a high-ranking ISIS official.

Riots in Mauritania claim three lives amidst election tensions

Riots broke out in southern Mauritania following the reelection of President Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani, resulting in three deaths and numerous arrests amid heightened political tensions.

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